Supported Employment Broker in London

Our well-established and highly regarded job brokerage service is seeking a dedicated professional with strong experience in supported employment to work on our Connect to Work programme. B&D Works (formerly known as the Job Shop) provides employment advice, training, and job opportunities to local people looking for work. We are recruiting a Job Broker who can deliver lifechanging employment support for people with health conditions/disabilities and from disadvantaged groups.

As a Job Broker, you will play a vital role in transforming the lives of the individuals you support, while contributing to a fairer and more inclusive society. You will join a committed and passionate team operating in a diverse and fast paced environment. We pride ourselves on offering a safe, supportive workplace built on the belief that everyone deserves a fair chance, regardless of their circumstances. By developing residents' skills and confidence, we help them unlock their potential and take positive steps forward.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant. We are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic team player who aligns with the Council's core values:

• Deliver our best every day, and do what we promise
• Respond positively and promptly to the needs of our community
• Inspire others through our actions and attitudes
• Value people for who they are and what they can achieve
• Engage with others to strengthen resilience and flexibility

As a Job Broker within the Health & Employment Team, you will assist and support clients with Autism and Learning Disabilities, Neuridiverse conditions and other barriers in sourcing appropriate competitive and meaningful paid employment opportunities in line with their personalised plans. This is an opportunity to offer hands-on support, to give people the tools they need to flourish and ultimately, to transform lives.

You will demonstrate empathy, compassion, and a holistic approach to supporting people in achieving individual employment goals. You will be required to manage a caseload of approximately 25 people at any time and work directly with all relevant stakeholders. You will have a combination of skills: the ability to empathise with clients; the resilience and determination to seek out job opportunities; the communication skills to engage employers and change perceptions around Autism and learning disabilities.

You will work as part of a team in our Supported Employment Programme within our Employment & Health Team. Together with your colleagues, you will help coordinate support functions, enabling our front-line teams to focus on providing services to vulnerable adults who rely on us. You must be highly organised and able to think on your feet - thriving without close direction. We need a skilled communicator who can deal directly with residents, partners and senior colleagues. Someone who can build cross-organisational relationships and bring innovative solutions to get work done. You will also need a sensitive approach when dealing with some of the confidential matters involved in our work.

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved.

Barking & Dagenham is changing. It Starts Here. Think you know Barking and Dagenham? Think again. While this small corner of east London might have a reputation for needing development, scratch beneath the surface and you'll find active communities and a place that consistently punches above its weight. The borough is changing - and changing for the better.

Yes, the borough has its challenges. But it's on the cusp of something exciting. With one of the youngest populations in the country, ambitions are high and rightly so. 98% of our schools are rated Good or Outstanding and every year more of our talented teenagers get into Russell Group Universities and hotly sought after apprenticeship schemes. We're even bringing beavers and white storks to the borough to help rewild the local landscape and boost biodiversity.

Over the past few years, we've been working hard to improve how we deliver services and support our community. From tackling inequality to making sure our services are the best they can be, we're focused on what matters most to local people. We're creating the conditions for people to thrive - so everyone can enjoy a good quality of life, feel proud to call this place home, and be part of something bigger.

As an Investors in People Gold Award employer, we're serious about supporting our staff. From flexible working, professional training and career development to wellbeing initiatives, we want our people to feel valued and supported in everything they do. Our values, known as DRIVE, shape how we work:

• Deliver our best every day - and do what we promise.
• Respond in a prompt, positive way to our community's needs.
• Inspire others with our attitudes and actions.
• Value people for who they are and what they can do.
• Engage with others to improve our resilience and flexibility.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.